Alexion Pharmaceuticals has announced an additional €100 million investment in an expansion of its Monksland operations which will result in the creation of 50 additional jobs bringing total employment at the facility to greater than 100 people. The investment will see the construction of a new biologics manufacturing facility at the site. “Alexion is delighted …
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Eugene Murphy TD has warned that outdoor staffing levels at Roscommon County Council have been reduced by almost 40% since 2008 which is having a detrimental knock on effect on services to local communities particularly in terms of hedge cutting and visibility issues at junctions throughout the county. The Fianna Fáil Deputy said that the …
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Day Four of the fourth annual Farm Safety Week UK & Ireland focuses on highlighting the issues surrounding transport and how to prevent transport related accidents on the farm. Tractors and moving vehicles have claimed the lives of 30 farm workers in the past five years according to the HSE Health & Safety in Agriculture …
Michael Fitzmaurice TD has called on County Councillors and Wind Turbine campaigners to learn from the outcome of a recent Court Case on the topic. “With regard to wind power and in light of the recent “Campbell v the State” case, the result of which was announced on the 21st June, I think it would …
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Summer is in full swing, but for the one in five people who suffer from hayfever in Ireland it’s a time of puffy, red eyes, non-stop sneezing and plenty of tissues. Almost 90% of hayfever sufferers in Ireland are allergic to grass pollen2, which can make it difficult to enjoy all that summer has to …
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Sarah-Jane Moran from Adare in County Limerick walked away with €2,000 cash at Roscommon Races on Monday evening after winning the SuperValu Best Dressed Lady competition. Picture Credit: David Walsh/Roscommon Racecourse The other nine finalists received €100 from SuperValu and a goody bag from the Lilac Rooms at Rosmed Pharmacy. The winning outfit Sarah-Jane was …
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Kilglass Gaels 1-08 Shannon Gaels 0-10 Our adult lads team had a good win over Shannon Gaels in the Tansey Cup in Kilglass on Sunday afternoon last. Kilglass played with the aid of the breeze in the first half but went in a point down at the break 0-04 to 0-05. Kilglass hit 1-04 in …
Over 40 second level students including many from Roscommon attended the annual Computer Science and Information Technology Summer School in NUI Galway recently. The students were treated to a host of guest lectures and workshop activities across a range of exciting themes. One of the many highlights throughout the day was a practical demonstration of …
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Day Three of Farm Safety Week casts a spotlight on livestock and, in particular, crush injuries. Farm Safety Week aims to cut the toll of accidents which continue to give agriculture the poorest record of any occupation in the Ireland and the UK. The awareness week, which runs July 4th to 8th offers five days …
Michael Fitzmaurice TD has welcomed the recent de-designation of 46 Natural Heritage Areas and has called on the Government to fulfil their other promises on the Turf Cutting issue over the coming months. The Independent TD said “It (the de-designation) was announced three years ago, but the Government never brought the legislation forward. As part …
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Music Double Header at St Faithleachs This year’s club fundraiser is taking place this weekend; on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th July. The viral sensation “Lip Sync Battle” which took the world by storm is now taking to the stage on club grounds on Saturday 9th July. With 12 acts battling it out to become …
The sod was turned this evening on the new pitch at Hyde Park by President of the GAA Aogan Ó Fearghail. Speaking in Hyde Park Aoghan Ó Fearghail highlighted the wonderful facilities we have in the GAA however he noted an absence of as many top class pitches north of the Galway – Dublin line …
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Kilbride Under 12s play in Croke Park! Our U12 boys travelled to Croke Park on Monday to take part in the Connacht Go Games Day. Kilbride had two teams on the day with both playing three 20 minute matches on the hallowed turf. The team and supporters travelled in style to the venue on the …
Clann na nGael 0-15 Western Gaels 1-12 A home venue and a game of missed opportunities sums up today’s game in Johnstown between two of the top teams in the county. The Game started brightly for Clann na nGael, as we ran in 4 points from Jamie Fahy, Rory Mc Manus, Cathal Shine and Ciaran …
Boyle GAA Lotto The most recent Club Lotto draw was held on Saturday night last. The €20 winners were Gerry and Phil Emmett and James Hannon. The house prize was won by Karen Duignan- Dwyer. The jackpot wasn’t won and it will be a new record of €11,900 for next Saturday night’s draw which will …
